From Phu Quoc: Half Day Southern Heritage & Culture Day Tour

1 Reviews
Tours Guided tours Landmarks & monuments Culture & history Island tours Private tours Museums & exhibitions Religious & spiritual activities Sightseeing Educational activities

Discover Southern Phu Quoc: Phu Quoc Prison, Ho Quoc Pagoda, Dinh Cau or Kim Giao Lady Shrine, plus pepper, fish sauce or fishing village stops. Flexible half-day with hotel pickup.

Highlights

  • Walk through Phu Quoc Prison and learn powerful stories of resilience
  • Visit Ho Quoc Pagoda—the island’s largest temple with sweeping sea views
  • Choose Dinh Cau Temple or Kim Giao Lady Shrine for local spiritual tales
  • Explore craft traditions at a Pepper Farm, Fish Sauce Factory, Fishing Village
  • Flexible departures (07:00–14:00) to fit your schedule

Description

● The tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and depart. ● The first destination is Phú Quốc Prison Explore the preserved cell blocks, exhibitions, and artifacts that tell stories of resilience. Learn about the island’s history and the life of its people as you tour the historical complex. ● Then, we will visit Ho Quoc Pagoda Marvel at the grand pagoda complex with expansive sea views and red-tiled roofs. The largest Buddhist temple in Phú Quốc and the Southwest region, spanning up to 110 hectares. Experience a peaceful, spiritual atmosphere where Zen meets majestic nature. Visitors can offer prayers, meditate, or simply admire the temple’s architectural beauty and serene surroundings. ● After that, visit Kim Ciao Lady Shrine / Dinh Cậu Temple Visit Kim Ciao Lady Shrine, a tranquil spiritual site with a serene environment. Alternatively, stop at Dinh Cậu Temple, perched on rocks above the sea and famed for its dramatic ocean backdrop. ● See local craft villages (time permitting) o Pepper Farm: Learn about pepper cultivation, harvesting methods, and regional varieties. o Fish Sauce Factory: See fermentation barrels, traditional processing steps, and packaging—a great place to learn about local flavors. o Fishing Village: Observe traditional fishing life and interact with local fishermen; capture authentic harbor scenes and daily routines. Phu Quoc pepper is renowned as the best pepper in Vietnam, and our visit to a famous pepper farm will provide fascinating insights into its transformation from plant to pepper pot. You will learn how local farmers carefully cultivate their pepper to produce the highest quality. Next, we will head to Ham Ninh village, one of the top destinations on Phu Quoc Island, where you can discover how locals make their living by catching fish, crab and other underwater delights. We then visit Suoi Tranh waterfall, one of the most impressive natural attractions on Phu Quoc Island. Although the waterfall is not large, it is still picturesque, and the scenic trail leading to it enhances the experience. Another famous specialty of Phu Quoc is Sim Wine; you will have the opportunity to sample some at the Sim Wine distillery during the penultimate part of our tour. For the final leg of our journey, we will wander through the atmospheric Duong Dong Night Market and admire the unique natural formation known as 'Dinh Cau' Rock - Cau Temple. This temple was constructed to commemorate Thien Hau ,the Goddess of the Sea, whom locals believe provides protection for fishermen heading out to sea. ● Depart to hotel

Includes

Pick up and drop off at hotel (Duong Dong) A/C Transportation English-speaking tour guide All entry fees 1 bottled water

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Directions

Gallery

Book Nearby Accommodation

Get Directions
Check availability

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Phu Quoc.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Phu Quoc is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 180+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Events in Phu Quoc

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in Phu Quoc